International Student Office
F1-Visa
Be sure to submit all required application materials by the priority deadlines. Click here for the application timeline.

Requirements for admission

  1. ACC Admission Application (If you have a SSN, please complete the ACC Admission online application.  If you do not have a SSN, please skip this part and complete the Supplemental Application.) 
  2. Supplemental Application for International Students w/photo
  3. $100 Application Fee (non-refundable)
  4. Copy of F-1 visa, I-94 card (front and back), and identity page from passport with passport expiration date
  5. Official High School and/or College Transcript and Diploma (translated into English)
  6. Official TOEFL score from ETS (Educational Testing Services)
  7. Financial Statement of Support – a letter from the bank to show that you or your family have sufficient funds on deposit to meet educational expenses during the first year at ACC. A minimum amount of $15,000 U.S. must be stated on this bank letter (an amount of $2,750 is required for each additional dependent)
  8. Transfer Letter (if applicable) – if you are transferring from another U.S. university or college
  9. Recommended vaccinations are those listed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website as well as bacterial meningitis. The bacterial meningitis vaccination is required and must be administered no later than 10 days before the first day of class.

Once the application documents have been completed and submitted to the ACC International Office, the student must meet with an ACC advisor to be cleared for registering for classes at ACC.

Students on an F-1 visa are required to enroll in 12 credit hours per semester to maintain their fulltime status (except summer semester.

Resident status

Student may qualify for in-state tuition. Please check with the International Student Office regarding documentation needed in order to prove Texas residency.